To:

- Provincial Departments of Education and Training
- Department of Education and Training and the Department of Science and Technology

In furtherance of the Prime Minister’s Directive No. 19/CT-TTg dated April 24, 2020 on the new stage of Covid-19 prevention and control and instructions of the Ministry of Health on safety measures for reopening schools, the Ministry of Education and Training has cooperated with UNICEF and the Ministry of Health in developing a set of criteria for assessment of Covid-19 preparedness at school (see the Appendix attached hereto).

The Ministry of Education and Training requests that Provincial Departments of Education and Training continue implementing Official Dispatch No. 1398/BGDDT-GDTC dated 23/4/2020 on safety measures for reopening schools and response to suspected cases of COVID-19 infection at school; develop their own criteria that are suitable for their conditions based on the criteria herein.

Any issue that arises during the course of implementation should be reported to Covid-19 Control Committee of the Ministry of Education and Training at bcd_ncov@moet.gov.vn; phone number: 078.678.3535./.

PP MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER




Nguyen Huu Do

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APPENDIX

CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS OF SCHOOLS
(Enclosed with Official Dispatch No. 1467/BGDDT-GDTC)

No.

Criteria

Fulfilled

Unfulfilled

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BEFORE STUDENTS GO TO SCHOOL

Criterion 1

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Criterion 2

The education plan is appropriate for conditions of the school and epidemic situation in the area.

Criterion 3

100% of students, teachers, school workers and managers (hereinafter referred to as “school staff”) make health declaration and have their body temperature taken before going to the school

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Criterion 4

100% of students and school staff wear facemasks properly on their way to the school

Criterion 5

The school, classrooms, learning materials, student shuttles (if any) are cleaned and disinfected in accordance with instructions of health authorities.

Criterion 6

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Criterion 7

Students and school staff are trained in prevention and control of Covid-19, and what to do when someone at school has a fever, cough or shortness of breath or is suspected of Covid-19 infection.

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WHEN STUDENTS ARE AT SCHOOL

Criterion 8

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Criterion 9

100% of preschool and primary school students are received at the gate.

Criterion 10

Distancing is maintained inside and outside the classrooms, offices, specialized rooms and assembly hall at the school in accordance with regulations of the Government.

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Criterion 11

Surfaces, hand washing areas, restrooms and student shuttles are cleaned and disinfected; facemasks are properly worn at school.

Criterion 12

Soap, disinfectant and other items necessary for epidemic prevention and control are frequently inspected and replenished before the next session begin.

Criterion 13

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AT THE END OF EACH SESSION

Criterion 14

100% of students and school staff maintain safety distance and wear facemasks on their way home.

Criterion 15

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II. ASSESSMENT OF PREPAREDNESS

1. Assessment of preparedness of the school:

- Each criterion will be assessed as “Fulfilled” or “Unfulfilled” The more fulfilled criteria, the better the preparedness and vice versa.

2. Rankings:

- A criterion is considered “fulfilled” if all of its elements are satisfied.

- Rankings:

1) 11 criteria or more are fulfilled, including Criterion 4, 5, 10, 11: Well prepared. Recommendations: Frequently carry out inspections to maintain fulfillment of these criteria.

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3) 7 or fewer criteria are fulfilled, including Criterion 4, 5, 10, 11: Not prepared. The school is not safe and must not reopen.

Công văn 1467/BGDĐT-GDTC năm 2020 về bộ tiêu chí đánh giá mức độ an toàn phòng, chống dịch COVID-19 trong trường học do Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo ban hành